Mike Leach
Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (11) hands off to running back Isaiah Spiller (28) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 11 Texas A&M beats Mississippi State 28-14

By R.j. Morgan Oct. 17, 2020 07:36 PM EDT

Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (11) looks to run against Florida linebacker Jeremiah Moon (7) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
No. 11 Texas A&M looks to keep rolling vs Mississippi State

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 15, 2020 12:48 PM EDT

LSU head coach Ed Orgeron watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
In unusual SEC season, defense is becoming a punchline

By Brett Martel Oct. 14, 2020 05:34 PM EDT

Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano (2) is stopped short of the first down by Georgia linebackers Monty Rice (32) and Jermaine Johnson (11) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
College Football Picks: UGA vs. 'Bama and BYU's tough test

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 14, 2020 09:46 AM EDT

Kansas State defensive back AJ Parker (12) scores on an interception ahead of TCU running back Zach Evans (6) in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)
STAT WATCH: Bulldogs' stalled offense leaves Leach in lurch

By Eric Olson Oct. 12, 2020 02:16 AM EDT

Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) dances after breaking a Mississippi tackle and scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Orgeron star-turn could be short-lived

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 10, 2020 10:18 PM EDT

Kentucky coach Mark Stoops and Mississippi State coach Mike Leach, right, talk before an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Mississippi State at Kentucky 10/10/2020

Oct. 10, 2020 07:15 PM EDT

Kentucky quarterback Terry Wilson (3) passes the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Winless Kentucky seeks breakthrough vs. Mississippi State

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 08, 2020 12:44 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 3, 2020, file photo, Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi yells to his team as they play against North Carolina State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Pittsburgh. Coaches wearing masks around their chins. Fans not wearing masks at all while cheering from their seats. College football is sending plenty of alarming signals at it attempts to get through a tenuous season amid a pandemic. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Column: College football sending wrong messages vs COVID-19

By Paul Newberry Oct. 06, 2020 04:39 PM EDT

Arkansas defensive backs Simeon Blair (15) and Hudson Clark (17) break up a pass intended for Mississippi State wide receiver JaVonta Payton (0) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. Arkansas won 21-14. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Arkansas snaps 20-game SEC skid, 21-14 vs. Mississippi St.

By R.j. Morgan Oct. 04, 2020 12:28 AM EDT

Texas running back Keaontay Ingram (26) reacts after he was stopped short of a touchdown on a run against TCU during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Lone Star Sadness: Horns, Aggies form Axis of Underachievers

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 03, 2020 10:17 PM EDT

Kentucky defensive back Tyrell Ajian (23) tackles Mississippi running back Tylan Knight (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Ole Miss edges Kentucky 42-41 in OT for Kiffin's first win

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 03, 2020 08:20 PM EDT

Fans walk past a sign that says tailgating is prohibited in the Junction tailgate area before an NCAA college football game between Mississippi State and Arkansas in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Arkansas at Mississippi State 10/3/2020

Oct. 03, 2020 06:05 PM EDT

Texas Tech defensive lineman Jaylon Hutchings and linebacker Kosi Eldridge tackle Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday Sept. 26, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Mark Rogers)
K-State faces Texas Tech after upset win over then-No. 3 OU

By Dave Skretta Oct. 01, 2020 01:40 PM EDT

Georgia quarterback D'Wan Mathis drops back to pass against during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Arkansas in Fayetteville, Ark., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
East vs West: No. 4 Georgia hosts No. 7 Auburn in SEC tilt

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 01, 2020 04:00 AM EDT

Texas defensive back Chris Brown and wide receiver Kai Money celebrate their win over Texas Tech after an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday Sept. 26, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Mark Rogers)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: LSU gets Air Raided; No. 3 OU upset

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 26, 2020 10:23 PM EDT

Mississippi State quarterback K.J. Costello (3) passes in the first half an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Sep. 26, 2020 10:03 PM EDT

Mississippi head coach Lane Kiffin watches on from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game Florida on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi State at LSU 9/26/2020

Sep. 26, 2020 01:59 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, LSU Tigers quarterback Myles Brennan (15) passes during an NCAA football game against Georgia Southern in Baton Rouge, La. LSU enters Saturday's season opener with Myles Brennan taking over at quarterback for Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow while Mississippi State has a new coach in Mike Leach whose reputation for high-flying offenses precedes him. (AP Photo/Michael Democker, File)
No. 6 LSU and Miss. St. clash in test of new faces, systems

By Brett Martel Sep. 24, 2020 04:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2020, file photo, New Mississippi State NCAA college football head coach Mike Leach speaks at a news conference in Starkville, Miss., after being officially introduced as the head coach. Mississippi State's Mike Leach and Mississippi's Lane Kiffin brought big names and offensive pedigrees to the Magnolia State. But they drew huge challenges for their debuts, with the Bulldogs visiting defending national champion and No. 6 LSU and the Rebels hosting No. 5 Florida. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
No. 6 LSU opens title defense vs. Mississippi State

By The Associated Press Sep. 24, 2020 02:22 PM EDT